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GT Zaskar 9R Expert 29er Hardtail
Product DescriptionLove 'em or loathe 'em. 29" wheels are here to stay. The benefits of larger-diameter wheels - increased momentum and improved traction - on endurance mountain bikes are compelling enough to have built a loyalist following amongst trail riders across the globe; GT is committed to providing these riders with bikes they want by providing a 29" option for each bike in the Endurance line up.
User Reviews 
Submitted by
leoferus
a Racer Date Reviewed: August 26, 2012 Strengths: Tank like construction. Great all around capabilities. Weaknesses: Probably a personal preference thing; the handlebar had too much flex. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Middle Run, White Clay, Fair Hill, Iron Hill. Duration Product Used: 1 year. Price Paid: $1999.00 Purchased At: Wooden Wheels Bike Setup: Stock except for Stans Flows wheels.
Submitted by
Puzman
a Weekend Warrior
from Durham, CT Date Reviewed: April 22, 2011 Strengths: Good parts spec for the $ (full SLX gruppo) Geometry dialed for technical riding Weaknesses: Not much... could be lighter I suppose, especially the wheelset. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: my secret stash... Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $1600.00 Purchased At: REI Similar Products Used: Yeti 575 Bike Setup: Stock except for Thudbuster seatpost
Submitted by
mickmatthew
a Weekend Warrior
from Central WA Date Reviewed: April 14, 2011 Strengths: This is for the 2011 GT expert 29er, black-on-black-on-black... (the other threads seem to be for the 2010). I'm an intermediate rider back into the sport for about two years now. I put in a good 35+ miles a week on rocky steep single-track and was looking to get into a solid 29er (my first) at a decent price. I took a bit of a gamble (not a lot of reviews out there on the 2011) and I'm glad I did. The bike sticks amazingly well, barrels when it should, climbs like a goat, and just feels well-balanced, fast and smooth. Compared to the other bikes I researched in this range the components are higher than you'd expect (like the 2X10 and SLX shifters). Everything just glides on this bike. My LBS gave me some wiggle room on the price (bless the independents), but after riding 200+ miles I'd say even the full retail price ($1900) would've been worth it.... Weaknesses: The Formula RX brakes feel perfect BUT--like A LOT of people riding with them who have griped all over the internet--I've had periodic problems with crazy squeaking and chattering... I switched to sintered pads (from the stock organics) and that may solve the problem (the verdict is still out...one case of insane vibrations during a long downhill). Formula should really address this design glitch because according to dozens of threads out there, it is the rule, not the exception... the product is flawed. That said, it's a problem but not a deal-breaker... worst case scenario, I think different rotors will fix it. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Owned...Specialized Rockhopper, HardRock Ridden...Gary Fisher HIFI 29er, Niner...
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